Factors influencing implementation of waste management project in urban centres in Kenya: A case of Bungoma south sub county

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This research examined the factors influencing the implementation of waste management
project in urban centres with reference to operations within the Bungoma South Sub County.
The purpose of the study was to investigate the factors influencing the implementation of
waste management project in urban centres a case of the Bungoma South Sub County. The
specific objectives of the study were; to establish the influence of public private partnership
on implementation of waste management project in Bungoma South Sub County; to examine
the influence of staff training on implementation of waste management project in Bungoma
South Sub County; to investigate the influence of organizational culture on implementation of
waste management project in Bungoma South Sub County and to establish the influence of
allocation of budgetary resources on implementation of waste management project in
Bungoma South Sub County. Descriptive survey research design was deemed most
appropriate for this study as it aided in the determination of the current state of affairs in
BSSC. The target population for this study comprised of employees at the top, middle, and
lower levels in the Department of Environment, in BSSC. A sample size of 80 respondents,
representing about half of the target population was considered adequate. This study adopted
stratified random sampling technique to ensure representatives across heterogeneous
population groups, which was classified according to level of management. Questionnaires
were used as the research instrument. Data was analyzed both qualitatively and quantitatively
using SPSS. The findings revealed that, majority of the respondents were not aware of PPPSs
and policies in place. Majority of the respondents agreed and observed that opportunities for
training and development were available. Most respondents agreed to the availability of a
clearly defined organizational direction and purpose. Moreover, the budgetary allocations
were not effectively and efficiently utilized. Nevertheless, majority of the staff felt fairly
motivated to work for the institution. Recommendations; policies should be improved and,
enacted and more awareness created that support PPPs. Gaps in the management of training
and development could be addressed through a revision of the policy on training by aligning
the same to the strategic direction of the organization while also accommodating the career
development needs of the diversity of employees. Transformation of the retrogressive
organizational culture requires first a reformation in leadership. Recognizing that a new
regime is in place, an audit of corporate governance could be the first step in addressing
employees' empowerment towards implementation of waste management project. The
existing policy on budgetary resources allocation should be improved and to accommodate
transparency and effective utilization. Motivation is one of the most important keys to
success. The government should motivate stakeholders and staff as it is likely to influence
implementation of waste management project. Further research could be carried out on
challenges facing the public private partnerships in implementing waste management project.